Lot 229: A Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Ginger Jars and Covers, Late 19th or Early 20th Century

A pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel ginger jars of ovoid form, each with a matching cover and presented on a carved wood stand. The exterior decoration consists of a dense, all-over floral pattern with scrolling foliage in shades of emerald and forest green set against a dark ground. The shoulders are decorated with a ruyi-head border. The interiors and the undersides of the bases are finished with turquoise blue enamel. No marks or inscriptions are present on the items.